Earning nothing but recognition for the puzzle genre on mobile devices, Threes personifies what a game should be. Offering approachable game mechanics, a quick learning curve and rewarding progression with every round, Threes sets a new standard for the industry.

Right away you’ll notice the simple design this game is built upon. Series of numbers will appear on the game board and players will need to swipe vertically and horizontally to combine multiples of three to create the highest value. In the beginning, scores will hardly push beyond double digits, but as the concept unfolds, players will find themselves progressing by leaps and bounds. Making mathematics fun, Threes will have players testing and refining their skills at an exponential rate.

The board will begin in a simple configuration, 1’s, 2’s and 3’s will dot the board and players will create sums using simple addition. However, the challenge grows as the board becomes more congested. The game ends when players hit the brick wall and cannot progress further. Carelessness falls by the wayside quickly and smarter, more conscious arrangements take over almost automatically.

Simple, effective and most of all entertaining, Threes takes mobile gaming and turns it on its ear. Perhaps one of the best modern examples of smarts in gaming, everything from design and execution, to UI and replay value receive top marks. Bottom line – players will have a hard time putting down the phone and walking away from this app, which is available for the modest price of $1.99.